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SGML's research centers are independent entities that work with faculty, students, and business professionals to test innovative theories in real-world situations, mentor students, conduct and publish research, present findings at conferences, and otherwise enhance the reputation of SGML worldwide.


Center for Responsible Leadership

    The Center for Responsible Leadership (CRL) conducts world-class research to promote responsible leadership at all levels in private and public organizations. Central to its mission is an attempt to understand how the human brain supports leaders in thought, perception, decision-making, action, and social processes. Learn more

Center for Global Management

    The Center for Global Management (CGM) strives to prepare graduates for the realities of global business and to improve the ability of local businesses to engage in global commerce. The Center is committed to improving curricula, knowledge, and business services so that they remain relevant to the needs of our customers: students, businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.

Center for Productivity, Innovation and Quality

    The purpose of this center is to engage closely with leading academics and businesses to produce cutting-edge academic knowledge and deliver industry-specific strategic and operational solutions that are sustainable, responsible and pragmatic.  Currently, the center focuses on bringing operational innovation to healthcare delivery.  Teaming up with local hospitals in the valley, the center is addressing process innovations that affect both efficiency and effectiveness of patient flow.  This in turn improves quality and safety of care and patient satisfaction.